Companies should secure their websites before worrying about DDoS attacks from Anonymous
Organizations that look to protect themselves against attacks launched by the Anonymous hacktivist collective should make sure that their Web applications are secure before deploying anti-DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) solutions, says security firm Imperva in a new report.
The report analyzes a 2011 Anonymous attack against an organization that Imperva declined to name, but claims is well-known. "This is the first time we're aware of someone chronicling, from cradle to grave, a full Anonymous attack," said Rob Rachwald, director of security strategy at Imperva, in a blog post Friday.
The entire Anonymous operation lasted 25 days, but 18 of those were dedicated to the recruitment of supporters through various social media websites like Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. Given the decentralized nature of Anonymous, anyone can start an action in the group's name. However, for it to have any real effect, it needs to be promoted and eventually supported by a considerable number of individuals.
